News and Updates

Dr Donna MacIntyre and Dr Roger Francis Cancer Research in Physical Therapy Fund

By Owen Chen on July 24, 2025

Excerpt from the UBC Department of Physical Therapy: We are thrilled to announce a transformative gift to the Department of Physical Therapy, generously donated by UBC Associate Professor Emeritus Dr Donna MacIntyre, along with her loving partner of 45 years, Dr Roger Francis, who passed away in October 2023. This generous contribution will establish The Dr […]

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FREE Professional Development Available Now

By Grace Schouten on July 22, 2025

📣 New FREE Course Alert! We’re excited to launch our new professional development course “Exercising with Bone Metastases“, developed by the Bone Metastases and Exercise (BME) Hub. This course is designed for healthcare and exercise professionals seeking to increase their evidence-based practice and learn more about exercising with bone metastases. Topics include: The time commitment […]

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New publication: Structured Exercise after Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Colon Cancer

By Grace Schouten on July 22, 2025

The CHALLENGE Trial by the Canadian Cancer Trials Group (CCTG) spanned 15 years, 889 patients, and 55 sites. It provides the first robust evidence that structured exercise can significantly improve cancer survival and recurrence. Notably, the benefit from exercise delivered after surgery and adjuvant chemotherapy was similar to many current standard drug treatments.  These ground-breaking findings […]

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Dr. Kristin Campbell Discusses Exercise and Cancer Prevention with Global News

By Owen Chen on January 28, 2025

We’re thrilled to share that our Dr. Kristin Campbell was recently featured in a Global News article highlighting new research on the link between muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and reduced cancer mortality. The article explores a new study underscoring how combining strength training with cardiovascular exercise can significantly lower the risk of cancer-related deaths. Dr. […]

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2025 CEPL Annual Impact Report

By amehrros on January 24, 2025

We are proud to celebrate an incredible year at the Cancer Exercise & Physiotherapy Lab (CEPL) at UBC. Themed “The Year of the CHALLENGE Trial,” our 2025 Impact Report highlights the meaningful progress we have made in advancing exercise and rehabilitation research for people living with and beyond cancer. This year, 197 participants took part […]

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